Lifelong Learning

The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode One)

Education doesn’t change in neat, predictable cycles—it shifts when people start asking better questions. Over the past several years, those questions have become louder and more urgent, driven by workforce disruption, new technologies, and a growing demand for learning that actually prepares people for real life. At the same time, media itself has evolved, favoring…

Grow Your Own Talent: How McDonald’s and Skilltrade Are Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation is reshaping jobs, new technologies are rewriting what “qualified” means, and a new generation of workers is redefining what they expect from employers. From fast food to healthcare, companies are realizing they can’t just hire talent — they have to build it. They’re starting to…

Creating a Lifelong Learner’s Pathway with Kermit Cook, CEO at Penn Foster (Episode 2)

Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe concept; it’s at the center of educational innovation. According to a 2023 Gallup poll, public confidence in higher education has dropped from 57% in 2015 to 36% in 2023, largely due to concerns around cost, value, and workforce preparedness. In a landscape where AI tools are swiftly…

Creating a Lifelong Learner’s Pathway with Kermit Cook, CEO at Penn Foster (Episode 1)

Education is in a period of rapid reinvention as technology, economic pressures, and workforce needs redefine how people learn. College costs continue to climb, with average tuition at private nonprofit four-year institutions now exceeding $43,000 a year. Even public four-year colleges average over $11,000 annually for in-state students, and public two-year programs cost more…

Reboot Business Education: Make Lifelong Learning the Default

Business schools must shift from credential factories to continuous learning ecosystems as AI and digital transformation accelerate workforce demands

Changing Lives with the KFC Foundation

How alternative education pathways are opening doors for adults whose lives took unexpected turns

Upskilling Revolution: Embracing Lifelong Learning to Close the Skills Gap in Today’s Workforce

Most corporate leaders see talent gaps hurting performance, forcing a shift from traditional training to continuous workforce development

From the GED to a PhD to the Board of Directors: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

One educator's unconventional path from high school equivalency to executive leadership reveals how alternative education routes can unlock unprecedented opport

Adult Education is Experiencing a Renaissance That is Reshaping the Educational Landscape

Millions of Americans are returning to school, forcing institutions to rethink how they serve adult learners with competing demands

Creating a Future of Supporting Lifelong Learning Will Also Depend on Adult Learners and Their Access to Education

Flexible online education is closing wage gaps by making skill development accessible to adults who missed traditional pathways